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There are two possible outcomes: If the result confirms the hypothesis, then you’ve made a measurement. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you’ve made a discovery.

Enrico Fermi (1901-1954) Italian-American physicist
(Attributed)

Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 1-Feb-04
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